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24th out of 29 books
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Escape (Island #3)
Luke, Charla, Will, Lyssa, J.J., and Ian aren't alone on their desert island. They've survived so far -- but now their enemies are closing in. They have only one chance to escape. Will they make it?
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
August 1st 2001
by Scholastic Paperbacks
(first published July 28th 2001)
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Mar 06, 2013
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I thought this book was very thrilling and i wish they would have made another book. My favorite character is Ian he is a very smart boy who gets all his knowledge from the discovery channel. He has saved them from starvation many times and he has come up with a way to get ocean water into fresh water. This book is all about surviving except for there is one problem there are drug smugglers on the island with them they saw a man shoot another man with out a wince. And the rich son of famous movi...more
The final installment of the Island trilogy, Escape has Luke and the other kids having to make desperate descisions to find a way to not only survive, but to get out. Knowing that the only people that will ever find them on the island are murdering smugglers, and having will dying of an infection from a bullet would, they make the choice to have one of them stow away on the smugglers plane to try and get help. But when rescue still doesn't come, they may have to take matters into their own hands...more
Last book of Gordon Korman's trilogy, Island. A very good series for boys and for many reluctant readers. In the first two books, six kids are sent to participate in a program for troubled youths. They get shipwrecked, figure out how to survive while meeting all sorts of danger, and now need to be rescued. Life has been hard enough on the island, but Will's injured leg needs modern medical attention right now or he might die. Not only that, the bad guys are back on the island. How can the kids s...more
By the time I got to the third book in Gordon Korman's Island series, it was kind of a relief just to know that it would all be over soon.
To recap the events of Shipwreck and Survival (SPOILERS AHEAD, BUT THIS IS A REVIEW OF BOOK 3, SO I'D HAVE HOPED YOU'D HAVE FIGURED THAT OUT ON YOUR OWN), thirteen-year-old Luke Haggerty is framed for a crime he didn't commit and is sent, as part of his sentence, to participate in a sailing trip with five other troubled kids. Charla Swann is an overachiever...more
To recap the events of Shipwreck and Survival (SPOILERS AHEAD, BUT THIS IS A REVIEW OF BOOK 3, SO I'D HAVE HOPED YOU'D HAVE FIGURED THAT OUT ON YOUR OWN), thirteen-year-old Luke Haggerty is framed for a crime he didn't commit and is sent, as part of his sentence, to participate in a sailing trip with five other troubled kids. Charla Swann is an overachiever...more
The thrilling conclusion to the Island series, this book doesn't slack off the action one bit. In fact, it pretty much increases.
Reunited with their lost friends, and with Will’s memory returned, there are new problems for the six castaways to face. Will, though his mind is back to normal, has now suffered an accidental gunshot wound to the leg. Moreover, the six have discovered an abandoned army base from W.W. II, and an atomic bomb, which was left forgotten after it was never deployed. With no...more
Reunited with their lost friends, and with Will’s memory returned, there are new problems for the six castaways to face. Will, though his mind is back to normal, has now suffered an accidental gunshot wound to the leg. Moreover, the six have discovered an abandoned army base from W.W. II, and an atomic bomb, which was left forgotten after it was never deployed. With no...more
Korman brings the Island saga to a satisfying end with book three. I'm glad each distinct character did indeed have a good reason for making it to the island. Like the castaways, I wondered when J.J. would finally let go of his delusion that CNC would just come back and rescue them. The kids may have faced some unbelieveable, incredible situations, but I went along with them willingly. Korman has taken me to a place I never want to visit in real life, yet it is one I will never forget.
The first book is a survival story at-sea. Book two was 'survival-on-an-island-with-bad-guys.' This one brings a satisfactory conclusion to the yarn that works for the intended audience (upper-elementary and middle school boys). It does wrap up quickly and remains implausible all the way along, but Korman doesn't let the plot slack. My eight year old loved it. There is some realistic violence and use of 'God' as a general interjection.
I though this is a very good book. They got tired of being on the island for so long they diside that it is time to try to get saved. One of the kids (J.J.)risked his life to save his friends. The smugglers are leaving and J.J goes on the plane with them. When they land J.J. runs away but they catch him they put him in jail but he gets the police to save him and his friend from the island. I recommend this book to everyone.
I think that the book was exiting at the end and it was saprissing at the end, But to get what is going on in the book you have to read the whole serese. Even if you don't like this seriese there are other books he has wrote. All the action keeps you at the edge of your seat and you just wants to know what goes down at the end of the book. The people that would like this book is surviving with nothing. Most of the charactors make the book better because they fight for food or drinks and tear eac...more
Feb 29, 2012
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This was a very good three-part mini series. But then, what's not to like about Gordon Korman? Survival, friendship, excitement, character development, healthy male-female relationships,optimistic ending,...in other words, a big thumbs up. I finally found out the age of one of it's characters (age 14), so technically not really tween (8-12) but teen(12-19)read. Enjoyed Holter Graham, the reader of this audiobook.
Okay - after hating the first 2 of this series, I actually kind of enjoyed the ending. Maybe I got used to the unbelievable setting or the characters grew on me, but this is why I usually end up finishing a book once I start it. I am enjoying his other series ALOT more, but this was an okay ending to a horrible start.
I enjoyed this final book of the Island series. I wanted to read this book right after I finished the second book and it did not disappoint. My son and daughter, 12 and 9, both have enjoyed this series as well. I read this book one day after I finished the 2nd book and finished in the same day. Easy read and enjoyable!
A clear and present danger is on the island, and the castaways' are falling apart. J.J. runs off into the woods, Will is fatally injured, and even Charla is losing her temper. This thrilling conclusion to the Island series made me sad to leave these characters.
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This was a awesome book, the only problem was that I have not read books 1 or 2.
I think that all the characters became better people in this book, although that is true with a lot of characters in many books.
I think that all the characters became better people in this book, although that is true with a lot of characters in many books.
Very good ending to a mediocre series; the tidbit of action at the end of it really closed the series nicely. As a series, it is probably forgetable, but for a Gordon Korman fan, it's a must-read.
The only reason I gave this one less star than its predecessors is because the ending was a bit abrupt. However, he wraps the story up just fine and throws in some last minute humor that I appreciated.
All the books are great. The storyline in the first book was ok. They do use quite a bit of bad language. But good survival book. I'd say the second book was the best of all three.
This was also similar to the other two books. Good enough for summer entertainment - not good enough to linger on. Still, it was enjoyable enough to recommend.
I liked this book a lot. It was very interesting and I really liked the characters. The plot was fast paced. I liked the writing style. This series is better than the Everest series in my opinion.
I did have a complaint. The book is fiction, but there were somethings that just seemed a little too far-fetched. But most of it was pretty good.
I did have a complaint. The book is fiction, but there were somethings that just seemed a little too far-fetched. But most of it was pretty good.
Fast paced. Action was great. I liked the changes in the characters; how what got them in trouble in the first place was their strength in this situation.
Escape is the third book in the island series. Everything starts with Will's injury worsening and his fever rising. They found some antibiotics in an abandoned base on the island and its one of the only thing keeping him conscious. They are going to try to stowaway J.J. to get ransom and escape. He is caught by the plane staff and is kept imprisoned. Will J.J. get out? Will Will recover? Read Escape to find out.
This was an amazing addition and conclusion to the series of Island books by Gordon Korman. I loved these books because I like adventure and action books. That is the entire reason I gave this book five stars.
The final book of the series that tells you how the kids were gojng to get off the island. The kids might not be the only ones on the island !
Again, a good adventure story for the upper elementary-middle grade reader. Completely implausible, but entertaining nonetheless.
Ok this is a really good trilogy. Towards the end I really thought the end was going to be something I would be mad at but it ended really well. I loved these books and would definitely reccomend!!
Teens are stranded on a island that they suspect there is and atom bomb and people who want to use it. Fairly fast paced.
Aug 09, 2011
Karen
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The final book in this series. Still holds your attention - loved it - however, typical Korman ending.
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Korman wrote his first book, "This Can't be Happening at Macdonald Hall", when he was 12 years old, for a coach who suddenly found himself teaching 7th grade English. He later took that episode and created a book out of it, as well, in "The Sixth Grade Nickname Game", wherein Mr. Huge was based on that 7th grade teacher.
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